Tablesaw Trap

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Tablesaw Trap

American Woodworker Editors AW143, Dust, Dust Collectors, Table saw, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Even with a zero-clearance throat plate in my tablesaw, a thin cut-off slips through now and then. These pieces can clog a vacuum hose or damage the blades of a dust collector. I made a trap to catch them by …
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Line and Berry Inlay

Tom Caspar AW143, inlays, Line and Berry, Router, Techniques

Make this traditional design with a router and plug cutters. Line and berry inlay is an old American tradition. There are many variations of the design, but all consist of a series of circular arcs made with thin wood, called …
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Homemade Deep Reach Clamps

American Woodworker Editors AW143, clamp, Clamping, Clamps, DIY, Maple, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Like most woodworkers, I never have enough clamps. Adding to a clamp collection is expensive, so when I needed some deep reach clamps, I made these auxiliary hardwood jaws. The jaws are mortised to slide on the clamp’s bar. You …
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PVC Lumber Storage

American Woodworker Editors AW143, Lumber, PVC, Shop Storage, Storage, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

In need of some quick lumber storage, I rummaged around my shop for a solution. I discovered a length of PVC pipe left over from a plumbing job and cut it into three 12″ pieces. I also found some 1/2″ …
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Task Light Retro-Fit

American Woodworker Editors AW143, DIY, Lighting, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I made a go-anywhere task light by retrofitting an old, broken fixture with a new, battery-powered LED light. First, I removed the cord and inner workings from the task light. Then I screwed a plywood disc into the light’s …
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